Jamie Carragher, the former Liverpool footballer turned pundit, found himself in an awkward situation during CBS Sports Golazo’s Champions League coverage.
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The incident occurred on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, and involved his co-presenter, Kate Abdo.
Following Arsenal’s victory over Porto, Carragher, sporting a Gunners shirt, playfully suggested that Abdo should be the next to don the jersey.
However, Abdo quickly responded, asserting that she was “too loyal” for such an action. The banter between the two hosts is a hallmark of the show, but this time, Carragher’s joke missed the mark.
The exchange took an unexpected turn when Carragher questioned Abdo’s loyalty. He asked, “To who?” Abdo, a football enthusiast, promptly clarified her allegiances: “Manchester United, thank you very much.”
But Carragher wasn’t done. Deadpan and with a hint of mischief, he delivered the fateful line: “Not to Malik.” Malik Scott, Deontay Wilder’s trainer, is Abdo’s boyfriend.
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The mention of his name caught everyone off guard. Thierry Henry’s head spun toward Abdo, and even Micah Richards’ hearty chuckle couldn’t ease the tension. Carragher, realizing the awkwardness, chuckled at his own joke.
“What? Why would you say that?” said the broadcaster before Carragher attempted to explain himself. “He hasn’t had a mention in the show yet, has he?”
Abdo’s relationship status has been a recurring topic during CBS’s Champions League coverage. Last week, she and Scott went public with their partnership.
The show even playfully discussed the possibility of marriage. However, when Henry and Carragher pitched the idea of Scott having a stag do, Abdo swiftly shut it down.
The uncomfortable exchange left fans cringing. Social media buzzed with reactions, and some viewers called for Carragher’s dismissal. While banter is expected on sports shows, this particular moment crossed a line for many.
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